There are lots of things we shouldn’t have to do. We shouldn’t have to work for a bad boss. We shouldn’t have to deal with bad teachers or bad friends. We shouldn’t have to deal with overdue bills, late notices or fines. But the fact is, we do have to deal with these and so many more annoyances. We live here and until we go home, there are some things we just have to do.

There is a lot to be said for patience. How many times do we react to a situation before having the time to process it? If we’re honest, we’ll say it happens often. There is something inside us that loves to jump to conclusions, lashing out when we think we’re wronged. We even tend to raise our hands to God asking “Why?”

What are you doing when you’ve ‘had it to here?’ When is it hardest for you to be a Christian? Are you in traffic, and late…again? Is it when you get a bad meal at a restaurant and all you wanted to do was sit down and relax for an hour? Is it when you’re in a meeting and you can’t tell the boss it’s really his fault?